EDWARD JENNER (1749—1823)

It was Е. Jenner who made a great discovery in medicine. His new method of
“vaccination" (in Latin the word “vaccines” means “cow”) was made known in 1798.
At first his discovery passed unnoticed. But soon the method was spoken about. People
asked and demanded to be vaccinated. And in a short time there was no part of the
world that had not taken up vaccination. It was vaccination against smallpox.
Edward Jenner was born at Berkeley, Gloucestershire, on May 17, 1749. He
started practicing medicine in London at St. George’s Hospital. When he was twenty-
four he began practice in his native town. Ever since he was a boy he liked to observe
things. Today, thanks to his discovery, the cases of smallpox are very rare. A lot of
countries sent him their gifts, and even the French Emperor, Napoleon, in spite of the
fact that he was at war with England, released two British prisoners when he learned
that they were friends of Edward Jenner. E. Jenner vaccinated free of charge anyone
who asked him to.

Завдання № 3.Дайте відповіді на питання до тексту.
1. When was the new method of “vaccination” published?
2. Who was the author of the new method of “vaccination”?
3. Where was Edward Jenner born?
4. Where did E. Jenner start medicine?
5. Is smallpox a rare illness now?